Gapping/overlapping of letters

We have the IBM correcting Selectric II and for some reason when the lock key is on there will be a large space between some of the letters, causing an overlap onto the next typed letter. Any ideas on what might be causing the problem and can I fix it? Thanks for your assistance! Teresa

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